Hi all,

In the last couple of months we have had the head gasket done and then a recon starting motor fitted, we also had a new battery put in last march but in the last few weeks especially with colder moments we are having difficulty starting the car. It has always eventually started but it takes a good few turns to get it started. Sometimes it feels as if the starter locks, but turning the key the next time it seems fine, sometimes it feels like the starter is slower than normal. During the day when the car is warmer its starts no problems.

Ant ideas very welcome

Hi which engine?

01 brava 1.2 hsx

slow starter motor suggest a bad earth. check the condition of the main earth strap from the gearbox to chassis. you could also try fitting a new earth direct from starter motor to chassis.